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Pão por Deus |
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This is a typical Madeiran custom, which we celebrate in our own unique way. At the end of October, all the children bring their Pão por Deus bags to school, filled with nuts, bread, fruit and sweets. A member of the public is invited to tell the children a little about the orphans in Madeira, after which they are asked whether they would like to offer the orphans something out of their bags. Our children are always extremely generous. After this "Community Awareness" ceremony they sing a few songs and play some traditional games. |
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5 April 2005 |
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New staff and building renovation |
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In September 2005 we welcomed Mrs Florença from Australia and Prof. Leonor onto our EIM staff. Each of our Primary classes now has a separate classroom. There are five fully qulified and well experienced teachers as well as a specialised computer teacher, a music teacher and an assistant, working in the Primary Department. In the Pre-school department we have three well qualified teachers.
The shcool building has undergone renovation and reconstruction, with very pleasing results to brighten the lives of all who learn and teach at EIM. |
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Date
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18 November 2005 |
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About the EIM principal from a previous "boss" |
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The following is an extract from a letter written by Mrs Ana Le Roux, former principal of the Worcester Girls Primary School in Worcester. Thelma Teixeira, the principal of EIM was a teacher at her school in the early 1980's and 20 years later Mrs LeRoux writes the following about Mrs Teixeira.
"I always regarded you as one of the best teachers and most dedicated on my staff. Mr Steyn, (the Inspector of Education) shared that with me. He truly had a high opinion of you as person and educattor. I realise that others must have been envious of your innovation. Some teachers stick to the curriculum, but don't have the driving in them for enrichment - you have it all." |
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Date
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18 November 2005 |
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About the EIM principal from a previous "boss" |
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The following is an extract from a letter written by Mrs Ana Le Roux, former principal of the Worcester Girls Primary School in Worcester, South Africa. Thelma Teixeira, the principal of EIM was a teacher at her school in the early 1980's and 20 years later Mrs LeRoux writes the following about Mrs Teixeira.
"I always regarded you as one of the best teachers and most dedicated on my staff. Mr Steyn, (the Inspector of Education) shared that with me. He truly had a high opinion of you as person and educattor. I realise that others must have been envious of your innovation. Some teachers stick to the curriculum, but don't have the driving in them for enrichment - you have it all."
The original letter is in the office of EIM. |
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Date
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18 November 2005 |
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Christmas Carols Concert |
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The high-light of Term 1 was the Christmas Carols Concert held in the beautiful, historic church of Santa Clara. Every child had at least one family member in the audience, not to mention those who had grandparents, great grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles and god-parents.
During the last carol the children fetched the toys they had broght, to give to the orphanage and placed them on the steps of the altar.
The all sang like angels in both Portuguese and English and then joined the parents and teachers on the terrace of the cloister, for the Christmas party afterwards.
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Date
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5 April 2005 |
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Anniversary Sports Day |
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To celebrate the eighth anniversary of the school we prepared for the Sports Day.
So on a rainy Friday afternoon we held our Sports Day in the huge hall of Quinta do Choupana, owned by Simon and Isabel Phelps, the parents of one of our pupils. It was a last minute decision to go ahead in spite of the rain. Well the children had a wonderful time and the hall echoed with enthusiastic shouts of encouragement for team members. There were many amusing moments watching the Nursery and Preps as well as fun-filled competitive Primary events. We ended with the Primary Endurance Olympic sprint. |
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Date
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5 April 2005 |
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Letter from a parent |
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This is an extract from a letter which came from a parent whose contract expired in Madeira. The family is returning to Brazil and we at EIM are also sorry to say good bye to them.
Dear Mrs Teixeira,
I am writing just to confirm to you that after two lovely years in Madeira we will be leaving Portugal next July, on the 11th.
I would like to sincerely thank specially you and all the EIM staff for the outstanding dedication and care with Rian during the last two years. He has grown a lot, learned a lot and became a much more mature and responsible boy. The EIM was important not only for the learning but also to built and shape his character in this International and challenging environment.
Needless to say he had a great time at school and made good friends. I am sure he will remember the EIM days for a long time.
Cristiano Roth
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Date
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25 June 2003 |
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Holiday activities |
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Apart from all the Nursery activities during the holidays, we have had the the painters, carpenters and removal men in. The office is now downstairs and the library and TRC (Teachers' Resouce Centre) is on the second floor, closer to the classrooms and well centralised, computerised and organised! |
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14 April 2002 |
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Visitor: Drº João Baptista |
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Eng. João Baptista Pereira Silva visited Escola Internacional da Madeira today, 20 May 2002. He kept even the youngest children enthralled during his talk about the natural rock formation of the Archipelago of Madeira. He showed specimens of various types of rocks and sand from different parts of the world. The teachers were most interested in his collection and description of precious and semi-precious stones.
The children sang their well practised Rock song for him and asked ever so many questions. Who knows what kinds of seeds were planted in those young absorbent minds today! |
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Date
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20 May 2002 |
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The first 3 weeks of 2002/2003 |
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Escola Internacional da Madeira opened with a record number of children. The very smart new school uniform has been inaugurated this year for the first time.
All our teachers from last year are back with us and we have employed a fully qualified music teacher this year. She is Prof. Lucinda and has many years of experience. She will be entering our school for the CAEB music festival this academic year.
Our two fully qualified Pre-school teachers, Mrs. Pinto and Miss Pereira are in charge of the Nursery and Pre-school while Prof.Mª José and Mrs Armstrong Teixeira run the Primay Departments.
Our assistant, Miss Rodrigues has also returned and so has our cleaner, Dª Isabel.
We have also started swimming lessons with Clube Naval, twice a week. The bus fetches our pupils and brings them back to school after their lessons. One of our teachers accompanies our pupils on the bus and watches them being taught by the swimming teachers at Clube Naval.
The catering firm continues delivering delicious lunches for our children.
We have aquired lovely new mattresses for Nursery nap times and have also bought each child a sensible large bib to be used at all meal times, so that their smart new uniform can be kept clean.
All children from age 3 to 10 have regular computer classes every week.
From 4:30 to 5:30 Monday to Thursday, we offer extra English lessons to children attending Portuguese schools.
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Date
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6 October 2002 |
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Graduation |
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On 27 June Escola Internacional da Madeira celebrated the End of Year Graduation Concert. The graduants were Inês Quintas, Carolina Silva and Freddie Bayntun.
The teachers did a splendid job of decorating the Library and preparing the children for the event.
A delightful concert was enjoyed by all the parents, grand-parents, relations and friends. Thanks to all our enthusiastic and friendly parents, this was followed by a superb barbeque in the garden.
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Date
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6 April 2005 |
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